Serato is a leading audio software company that produces tools for professional DJs, musicians and producers.
Founded in Auckland, New Zealand in 1999 by Stephen West and AJ Bertenshaw.
Initially launched as a company with a mission of replacing traditional vinyl turntables.
In 2004, Serato collaborated with Rane Corporation to launch the first-ever vinyl emulation software, Serato Scratch Live.
In 2012, Serato introduced Serato DJ - a software that combined all the features of Serato Scratch Live and added new features as well.
In 2018, Serato added a new product called Serato Studio, a production software focusing on beatmaking designed with beginners in mind.
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Serato DJ Pro is a DJ software for professional DJs. It is an all-in-one DJ software that offers dedicated FX controls, intuitive interface, and mixing modes.
Serato Studio is a production software that made for (but not limited to) beat making. It has a simple interface along with loops and samples integrated with Seratou2019s Pitch 'n Time technology, expandable by purchasing libraries from its Maker Hub library system.
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Serato DJ is a software for professional DJs that offers dedicated FX controls, intuitive interface, and mixing modes.
Serato DJ Pro costs $129. Serato DJ Lite is free. Serato Studio ranges from $9.99 to $14.99 depending on your chosen billing period.
Serato Studio is a production software for beat making that is designed with beginners in mind.
Serato supports over 90 DJ controllers from popular brands like Pioneer DJ, Numark, Denon, and Rane.
Serato supports most audio formats including MP3, WAV, AIFF, FLAC, and OGG Vorbis.